3 Ways To Clean Your Makeup Brushes & Sponges

When it comes to a flawless beauty routine, quality makeup brushes and sponges make all the difference. And when you’re using these tools on a daily basis, it’s crucial to clean them regularly — otherwise, they can get clogged with excess powder, oils or bacteria and cause facial breakouts! We’ve rounded up three simple ways to keep your brushes, sponges and skin looking clean and fresh.

How to clean your brushes using household products: Squeeze some baby shampoo or Cetaphil cleanser in a small bowl of water. Dip your brushes in the bowl and swirl around. Rinse with water and then lay flat to dry.

Baby shampoo is all I use to clean my brushes, and I do that every time I use them so that I don’t ever transfer bacteria to my face or to my clients’ faces. Always lay them flat to dry. The Beauty Blender, however, does need their cleanser. Baby shampoo will not work on it.